Sight / landmark | Family attraction | History & heritage
La Hougue Bie Museum
A truly memorable experience that is both thought provoking and peaceful. Unlike many other dolmens, you can stand inside its chamber and feel the atmosphere of this profoundly sacred space. The passage grave is one of the ten oldest buildings in the world.
- Seasonal opening
- Free for children
Price: £7.40 - £11.35
More Information
Around this tranquil site you will discover traces of life in Jersey over six millennia, from one of Europe’s finest Neolithic passage graves. With a name that’s derived from the Old Norse of the Vikings – haugr meaning a mound and byr – that’s bound up with a medieval legend of a dragon and a knight, it’s no surprise that La Hougue Bie is a magical and surprising place creating a truly memorable experience.
We are open:
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
| Monday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Family friendly
- Catering
- Parking
- Hearing loop
- Accessible parking or drop-off point
- Accessible toilets
- Hearing loop
- Level access to dining room, cafe or restaurant
- Level access to main entrance
- Partially suitable for visitors with limited mobility
Location
La Hougue Bie
La Route de la Hougue Bie
Jersey
Grouville
JE3 9HQ
Offers and events
Wildlife Warriors
Jersey Heritage challenge you to get closer to nature and take part in our wildlife explorer trails, taking place across Jersey Heritage castles and museums throughout the Easter holidays.
Apr 01 2023 ‐ Apr 16 2023
La Fête du R’nouvé
Relax under a canopy of trees and be creatively inspired by the beauty and magic of La Hougue Bie at our annual celebration of spring Festival.
May 14 2023
Searching for Jersey’s Celts
In 2012, the world's largest Celtic hoard was discovered buried in a field in Jersey. This exhibition explores what might have led people to bury a hoard of 70,000 coins and jewellery in Jersey, 2000 years ago and looks closely at some of the items found within the hoard.
Mar 01 2023 ‐ Oct 31 2023
Discover Treasure on Discovery Day
Discover the island's best stories with some creative family fun! Our Discovery Day events bring the best of storytelling, arts and crafts, trails and dressing up. Come and discover what treasures have been found in Jersey over the years.
Jun 25 2023
Vikings at The Maritime Museum
Enjoy an adventurous, fun, family day out and join Jersey Heritage for a Viking invasion of the Maritime Museum this half term.
Feb 13 2023 ‐ Feb 17 2023
Unearthing Le Câtillon II
This is the story of the world’s largest Celtic coin hoard, as part of the research into the search for more information on Jersey’s Celts. When Roman armies marched through Europe 2000 years ago, they left behind a trail of death and destruction which almost wiped out the culture and civilization of the Celtic people who lived there.
Mar 06 2023 ‐ Nov 06 2023
